Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel clashes with Tottenham's Antonio Conte after the 2-2 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge on August 14. Action Images
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel clashes with Tottenham's Antonio Conte after the 2-2 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge on August 14. Action Images
Referee Anthony Taylor shows a red card to Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel. AP
Referee Anthony Taylor shows a red card to Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel. AP
Thomas Tuchel argues with Antonio Conte. AP
Thomas Tuchel argues with Antonio Conte. AP
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is restrained by security after clashing with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel after the match. Action Images
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is restrained by security after clashing with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel after the match. Action Images
Thomas Tuchel clashes with Antonio Conte after the match. Action Images
Thomas Tuchel clashes with Antonio Conte after the match. Action Images
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is shown a red card by referee Anthony Taylor. Reuters
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is shown a red card by referee Anthony Taylor. Reuters
Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly celebrates with Reece James after scoring the opening goal. AFP
Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly celebrates with Reece James after scoring the opening goal. AFP
Koulibaly celebrates with teammates after scoring. AP
Koulibaly celebrates with teammates after scoring. AP
Marc Cucurella in action against Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham. EPA
Marc Cucurella in action against Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham. EPA
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel gestures on the touchline. AFP
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel gestures on the touchline. AFP
Tottenham coach Antonio Conte makes his point. AFP
Tottenham coach Antonio Conte makes his point. AFP
Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg celebrates after levelling at 1-1. Getty
Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg celebrates after levelling at 1-1. Getty
Chelsea's Kai Havertz remonstrates with referee Anthony Taylor after Tottenham Hotspur's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg levels. Reuters
Chelsea's Kai Havertz remonstrates with referee Anthony Taylor after Tottenham Hotspur's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg levels. Reuters
Hojbjerg scores the equaliser. Getty
Hojbjerg scores the equaliser. Getty
Reece James celebrates with teammates after scoring the second for Chelsea. EPA
Reece James celebrates with teammates after scoring the second for Chelsea. EPA
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte reacts after clashing with Thomas Tuchel. Reuters
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte reacts after clashing with Thomas Tuchel. Reuters
Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski in action with Chelsea's Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly. Reuters
Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski in action with Chelsea's Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly. Reuters
Reece James celebrates scoring Chelsea's second goal. Reuters
Reece James celebrates scoring Chelsea's second goal. Reuters
Tottenham's Harry Kane leaps to head home and make it 2-2. Action Images
Tottenham's Harry Kane leaps to head home and make it 2-2. Action Images
Harry Kane celebrates scoring Tottenham's second goal. Action Images
Harry Kane celebrates scoring Tottenham's second goal. Action Images

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Thomas Tuchel insists 'no hard feelings' towards Antonio Conte after fiery clash

Chelsea manager and Spurs counterpart shown red cards for part in melee following 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings

August 15, 2022

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel insisted there were "no hard feelings" towards Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte after both were shown red cards for clashing twice during Sunday's heated 2-2 Premier League draw on Sunday.

The pair first clashed after a coming together as Conte celebrated Spurs' first equaliser on 68 minutes.

Tuchel then responded by running down the touchline in celebration when Chelsea retook the lead through Reece James 13 minutes from time.

But Harry Kane's 96th minute equaliser meant Conte had the last laugh.

As the pair shook hands at the final whistle, Chelsea boss Tuchel appeared upset at the Italian for not making eye contact, which sparked another melee between both sets of coaches and players.

Both managers were shown red cards by referee Anthony Taylor, with Tuchel suggesting the match official should no longer take charge of Chelsea matches.

"It was hot from the temperature and hot between the benches and hot on the field and hot between the spectators," said Tuchel with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees Celsius in the English capital.

"There's no hard feelings. I feel like it was a fair tackle from him and a fair tackle from me.

"We did not insult each other, we did not hit each other, we were fighting for our teams and from my side there's absolutely no hard feelings. I'm surprised that we both got a red card for that."

Spurs boss Conte echoed Tuchel’s words in attempting to downplay the coaches’ spats.

“Honestly the referee showed me a red card but he didn’t understand the dynamic of what happened,” said Conte.

“It’s OK, I have to accept it but this is not a big problem.

“If there is a problem the problem is between me and the other coach.

“I think that what happened, we did enjoy.

“Next time I will pay more attention, just shake the hand and solve the problem. I’ll stay on my bench, he’ll stay on his bench.

“And no problem about this. It would be a pity if for this situation we miss the next game.”

Chelsea v Spurs ratings

CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7: Was not called into action too often. Did the basics well and could not do a lot for Spurs’ equaliser. Made a viral save late on to tip Davies’ header over. Reuters
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7: Was not called into action too often. Did the basics well and could not do a lot for Spurs’ equaliser. Made a viral save late on to tip Davies’ header over. Reuters
Reece James – 8: Did his defensive duties well and was not afraid to get forward. Put in the perfect cross for Havertz with 15 minutes left, but the German somehow missed. Fired Chelsea back ahead with a composed finish. Was unfortunate to have Kane’s late header cannon off him. AFP
Reece James – 8: Did his defensive duties well and was not afraid to get forward. Put in the perfect cross for Havertz with 15 minutes left, but the German somehow missed. Fired Chelsea back ahead with a composed finish. Was unfortunate to have Kane’s late header cannon off him. AFP
Thiago Silva -6.5: Was solid enough at the back, but had a couple of sloppy passes intercepted. AFP
Thiago Silva -6.5: Was solid enough at the back, but had a couple of sloppy passes intercepted. AFP
Kalidou Koulibaly – 9: Somehow found himself unmarked in the box from a corner and managed to fire home a thumping volley to put Chelsea ahead. Dominant at the back and won a number of challenges to set the hosts on the counter-attack. Very impressive. AFP
Kalidou Koulibaly – 9: Somehow found himself unmarked in the box from a corner and managed to fire home a thumping volley to put Chelsea ahead. Dominant at the back and won a number of challenges to set the hosts on the counter-attack. Very impressive. AFP
Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 6.5: Proved to be a useful outlet in the first-half, but wanted far too many touches when presented with a chance to shoot. Getty
Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 6.5: Proved to be a useful outlet in the first-half, but wanted far too many touches when presented with a chance to shoot. Getty
N’Golo Kante – 8: Controlled the midfield as usual, and was constantly dragging the hosts forward. To do his midfield duties as well as he did in the heat was very impressive. AFP
N’Golo Kante – 8: Controlled the midfield as usual, and was constantly dragging the hosts forward. To do his midfield duties as well as he did in the heat was very impressive. AFP
Jorginho - 7.5: Dominant in midfield for the most part, however, his ill-timed drag-back in his own box gifted Spurs possession which resulted in the equaliser. Subbed off after the equaliser. AFP
Jorginho - 7.5: Dominant in midfield for the most part, however, his ill-timed drag-back in his own box gifted Spurs possession which resulted in the equaliser. Subbed off after the equaliser. AFP
Marc Cucurella – 6: The debutant saw his accurate corner fired home by Koulibaly after 20 minutes. Good first-half, but looked poor in the second – especially going forward. EPA
Marc Cucurella – 6: The debutant saw his accurate corner fired home by Koulibaly after 20 minutes. Good first-half, but looked poor in the second – especially going forward. EPA
Mason Mount – 6: If he kept his composure, the Englishman could have put his side 2-0 up, but he could only fire over from a promising position. Lacked any real threat. AFP
Mason Mount – 6: If he kept his composure, the Englishman could have put his side 2-0 up, but he could only fire over from a promising position. Lacked any real threat. AFP
Kai Havertz – 5: Went close to breaking the deadlock after 18 minutes, but a fantastic save from Lloris kept the German at bay. Missed a sitter to put the hosts back ahead as he could only shoot wide from a Reece James cross. AFP
Kai Havertz – 5: Went close to breaking the deadlock after 18 minutes, but a fantastic save from Lloris kept the German at bay. Missed a sitter to put the hosts back ahead as he could only shoot wide from a Reece James cross. AFP
Raheem Sterling – 8: Should have marked his home debut with a goal but fired over from close range. Kept his composure to tee up James to put Chelsea 2-1 up, and looked a constant threat. AP
Raheem Sterling – 8: Should have marked his home debut with a goal but fired over from close range. Kept his composure to tee up James to put Chelsea 2-1 up, and looked a constant threat. AP
SUBS: Cesar Azpilicueta - 6: Was solid enough in his 20-minute cameo, but will be gutted to see his side concede so late on. Getty Images
SUBS: Cesar Azpilicueta - 6: Was solid enough in his 20-minute cameo, but will be gutted to see his side concede so late on. Getty Images
Conor Gallagher -N/A: Came on too late to influence the game, but did have a couple of chances to get a shot away to secure the points for Chelsea. Reuters
Conor Gallagher -N/A: Came on too late to influence the game, but did have a couple of chances to get a shot away to secure the points for Chelsea. Reuters
Christian Pulisic – N/A: Only had five minutes to influence the game as Chelsea looked to close out the game. AFP
Christian Pulisic – N/A: Only had five minutes to influence the game as Chelsea looked to close out the game. AFP
Armando Broja – N/A: Came on in the 90th minute as Chelsea tried, but failed, to hold on to their lead. PA
Armando Broja – N/A: Came on in the 90th minute as Chelsea tried, but failed, to hold on to their lead. PA
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 6: Made a brilliant stop moments before the opener as he managed to keep out Havertz’s low strike. Did not stand a chance with either goal. AFP
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 6: Made a brilliant stop moments before the opener as he managed to keep out Havertz’s low strike. Did not stand a chance with either goal. AFP
Cristian Romero – 3: Just looked so vulnerable every time Chelsea got at him. The weak-link in the Spurs defence at Stamford Bridge. Action Images
Cristian Romero – 3: Just looked so vulnerable every time Chelsea got at him. The weak-link in the Spurs defence at Stamford Bridge. Action Images
Eric Dier – 4: Was forced to go long too often in the first-half. Did not help Davies for the second, with Dier’s poor positioning leaving the Welshman in a two-on-one situation. AFP
Eric Dier – 4: Was forced to go long too often in the first-half. Did not help Davies for the second, with Dier’s poor positioning leaving the Welshman in a two-on-one situation. AFP
Ben Davies – 4: Got dragged in for Chelsea’s second which left Reece James open. Was not his best showing as he struggled to offer much-needed composure to an under-pressure back-line. AFP
Ben Davies – 4: Got dragged in for Chelsea’s second which left Reece James open. Was not his best showing as he struggled to offer much-needed composure to an under-pressure back-line. AFP
Emerson Royal – 3: Did not track Koulibaly for the opener and was punished as a result. Like Sessegnon, struggled to get involved in any attacks as Chelsea nullified the wing-backs threat. Reuters
Emerson Royal – 3: Did not track Koulibaly for the opener and was punished as a result. Like Sessegnon, struggled to get involved in any attacks as Chelsea nullified the wing-backs threat. Reuters
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7: Looked shaky in midfield in the first-half as he gave away possession on several occasions but dragged Spurs level with a fantastic finish from the edge of the box. EPA
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 7: Looked shaky in midfield in the first-half as he gave away possession on several occasions but dragged Spurs level with a fantastic finish from the edge of the box. EPA
Rodrigo Bentancur – 3: Really was not in the game. Non-existent in midfield as Chelsea by-passed him with ease. EPA
Rodrigo Bentancur – 3: Really was not in the game. Non-existent in midfield as Chelsea by-passed him with ease. EPA
Ryan Sessegnon: 4 – Struggled to get involved in the game. Had a couple of bursts forward but did not threaten enough down the left for the visitors. Replaced by Richarlison just before the hour-mark. Getty
Ryan Sessegnon: 4 – Struggled to get involved in the game. Had a couple of bursts forward but did not threaten enough down the left for the visitors. Replaced by Richarlison just before the hour-mark. Getty
Dejan Kulusevski – 5: Looked threatening at times, but lost the ball on too many occasions out wide. Showed flashes of brilliance. Reuters
Dejan Kulusevski – 5: Looked threatening at times, but lost the ball on too many occasions out wide. Showed flashes of brilliance. Reuters
Harry Kane – 5: Missed a golden chance to bring his side level, as he dragged his effort wide. However, despite not being at the races, as so often, showed up when it mattered to steal a point at the death with a header. AP
Harry Kane – 5: Missed a golden chance to bring his side level, as he dragged his effort wide. However, despite not being at the races, as so often, showed up when it mattered to steal a point at the death with a header. AP
Son Heung-min – 3: Not his best showing. Son struggled to get involved and was very ineffective on the odd occasion he could venture forward. AFP
Son Heung-min – 3: Not his best showing. Son struggled to get involved and was very ineffective on the odd occasion he could venture forward. AFP
SUBS: Richarlison – 8: Came on with Spurs desperate for a spell of dominance. His substitution proved to be a smart move by Conte with the Brazilian giving the visitors a much-needed threat going forward. Reuters
SUBS: Richarlison – 8: Came on with Spurs desperate for a spell of dominance. His substitution proved to be a smart move by Conte with the Brazilian giving the visitors a much-needed threat going forward. Reuters
Yves Bissouma – 6: Replaced Bentancur. Did not do too much in his cameo with the lack of time to influence the game. Reuters
Yves Bissouma – 6: Replaced Bentancur. Did not do too much in his cameo with the lack of time to influence the game. Reuters
Ivan Perisic –6: Replaced Son with 10 minutes left. A fantastic player, but did not have enough time to showcase his talent. AFP
Ivan Perisic –6: Replaced Son with 10 minutes left. A fantastic player, but did not have enough time to showcase his talent. AFP
Lucas Moura – N/A: Came on with five minutes left and will have been delighted to have been on the pitch to see Kane’s late equaliser. EPA
Lucas Moura – N/A: Came on with five minutes left and will have been delighted to have been on the pitch to see Kane’s late equaliser. EPA

Tuchel's ire was instead directed towards the officials as both Tottenham's goals could have been disallowed.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's strike was allowed to stand despite a potential foul on Kai Havertz in the build-up and Richarlison standing in an offside position when the Dane's shot was hit.

Before the corner leading to Kane's equaliser, Spurs defender Cristian Romero also escaped a red card for dragging Marc Cucurella to the ground by his hair.

"It was a clear foul on Kai Havertz. OK, the situation goes on and on and on, then it is a clear offside," added Tuchel.

"Since when can you pull hair on the football field? It's ridiculous.

"That's the only frustration. I'm the happiest coach on earth because we played a fantastic match."

Asked if he thinks Taylor should not referee Chelsea again, Tuchel replied: “Maybe it would be better, maybe it would be better.

“But honestly we also have VAR, to help make the right decisions. Since when can players have their hair pulled, since when is that?

“And if he does not see it, I don’t blame him – I didn’t see it.

“But we have people at VAR who check this, and then you see it. And then what?

“And how can this not be a free-kick, and then a red card? How?

“This does not even have to do with the referee in this case.

“If he does not see something that’s why we have people to check if this is a decisive error or not.”

Conte admitted a gap between the sides remains despite Spurs' improvement.

Chelsea won all four meetings between the sides last season, three of them after Conte took charge in November.

"In my opinion it is better to talk about the game," said Conte. "Chelsea showed to be a really good team, but compared to last season we did a bit better.

"The difference is clear. This team won the Champions League two years ago, last year won the Club World Cup, got to the final of the FA Cup and Carabao (League) Cup.

"There is a difference between Chelsea and Tottenham but we are here to reduce this gap. Last season we lost three times, this time we drew so it's a little step forward."

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Where to submit a sample

Volunteers of all ages can submit DNA samples at centres across Abu Dhabi, including: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), Biogenix Labs in Masdar City, NMC Royal Hospital in Khalifa City, NMC Royal Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi, NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Bareen International Hospital, Al Towayya in Al Ain, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain

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Otamendi (52) Sterling (59) Stones (67) Brahim Diaz (81)

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Oscar (90)

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

 

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
ICC T20 Rankings

1. India - 270 ranking points

 

2. England - 265 points

 

3. Pakistan - 261 points

 

4. South Africa - 253 points

 

5. Australia - 251 points 

 

6. New Zealand - 250 points

 

7. West Indies - 240 points

 

8. Bangladesh - 233 points

 

9. Sri Lanka - 230 points

 

10. Afghanistan - 226 points

 
'Downton Abbey: A New Era'

Director: Simon Curtis

 

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter and Phyllis Logan

 

Rating: 4/5

 
Chatham House Rule

A mark of Chatham House’s influence 100 years on since its founding,  was Moscow’s formal declaration last month that it was an “undesirable
organisation”. 

 

The depth of knowledge and academics that it drew on
following the Ukraine invasion had broadcast Mr Putin’s chicanery.  

 

The institute is more used to accommodating world leaders,
with Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher among those helping it provide
authoritative commentary on world events. 

 

Chatham House was formally founded as the Royal Institute of
International Affairs following the peace conferences of World War One. Its
founder, Lionel Curtis, wanted a more scientific examination of international affairs
with a transparent exchange of information and ideas.  

 

That arena of debate and analysis was enhanced by the “Chatham
House Rule” states that the contents of any meeting can be discussed outside Chatham
House but no mention can be made identifying individuals who commented.  

 

This has enabled some candid exchanges on difficult subjects
allowing a greater degree of free speech from high-ranking figures.  

 

These meetings are highly valued, so much so that
ambassadors reported them in secret diplomatic cables that – when they were
revealed in the Wikileaks reporting – were thus found to have broken the rule. However,
most speeches are held on the record.  

 

Its research and debate has offered fresh ideas to
policymakers enabling them to more coherently address troubling issues from climate
change to health and food security.   

 
Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
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UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

Tomorrow 2021
E-cigarettes report
Results

6pm: Dubai Trophy – Conditions (TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m 

Winner: Silent Speech, William Buick (jockey), Charlie Appleby
(trainer) 

6.35pm: Jumeirah Derby Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (T)
1,800m 

Winner: Island Falcon, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor 

7.10pm: UAE 2000 Guineas Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (Dirt)
1,400m 

Winner: Rawy, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer 

7.45pm: Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,800m 

Winner: Desert Fire, Hector Crouch, Saeed bin Suroor 

8.20pm: Al Fahidi Fort – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,400m 

Winner: Naval Crown, William Buick, Charlie Appleby 

8.55pm: Dubawi Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m 

Winner: Al Tariq, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watsons 

9.30pm: Aliyah – Rated Conditions (TB) $80,000 (D) 2,000m 

Winner: Dubai Icon, Patrick Cosgrave, Saeed bin Suroor  

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MATCH RESULT

Al Jazira 3 Persepolis 2
Jazira: Mabkhout (52'), Romarinho (77'), Al Hammadi (90' 6)
Persepolis: Alipour (42'), Mensha (84')

Gitex 2018
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Boulder shooting victims

• Denny Strong, 20
• Neven Stanisic, 23
• Rikki Olds, 25
• Tralona Bartkowiak, 49
• Suzanne Fountain, 59
• Teri Leiker, 51
• Eric Talley, 51
• Kevin Mahoney, 61
• Lynn Murray, 62
• Jody Waters, 65

BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

While you're here
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